Welcome to Mermaid Liveaboards! Enjoy high class liveaboard diving all year round with Mermaid Liveaboards. We offer the opportunity to dive Thailand and Burma from November to May and dive Bali - Komodo from June to October each year. Please use this website to find all the information you need about our liveaboard trips and diving destinations, we encourage you to contact
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First class luxury liveaboard diving at affordable prices!

We offer exceptional value when compared to other boats operating in the region in both price and in comfort.

The MV Mermaid II was built and started her duty in the year 2000. She has been constantly improved and after five years of cruising experience, we can proudly say that she is possibly the best in her class- one of the most comfortable and diver friendly liveaboards in Thailand.

M/V Mermaid II is a 32 meter, double engine steel motor yacht. One of the most comfortable diver boats in Thailand, she easily accommodates 16 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 2 guests in a budget cabin below deck. All deluxe cabins are on the main deck with large panoramic sea view windows. Each cabin has a double bed and single bed (max pax 2 per cabin), air conditioning, private ensuite bathrooms. The budget cabin is below deck with twin bunks, air conditioning and share bathroom with 1 other cabin.

There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. The dive deck is huge with plenty of room to gear up, individual boxes for your dive gear, camera table and loads of rinse tanks. The dining room is located on the main deck where delicious buffet style Thai and western meals are served. The saloon is large and spacious with lounge suites and big windows, bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, TV/DVD, music center, library and a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks - the shade covered party deck has comfortable lounge chairs. The sundeck, located in front of the wheelhouse has full sun and cushioned sun platform. EANX NITROX is available on every cruise.

Check-in on board MV Mermaid II between 14:00-16:00 hours in Benoa Harbour Bali. After the boat and safety briefing, we'll set up equipment and you can settle into your cabin. Dinner will be served at 19:00 hours as we cruise into the sunset on overnight journey to Moyo Island, North West Sumbawa.

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Day 2

Start your adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Massive elephant ear Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers In their hundreds, frog fish, nudibrancs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna checking out what is for lunch ! Visit the local village then its lunch for us! Next is a great dive at Panjang Reef – are the pygmy seahorses here? Then we cruise 2 hours to Satonda Island for a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. After a great dive and dinner we cruise overnight to Sangeang Island, off the north coast of Sumbawa.

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Day 3

2 dives at Sangeang Island for rare nudibrancs, pygmy seahorse and underwater hot springs that support this very unique marine life Cruise to Gili Banta for exhilarating dives at Tanduk Rusa turtles, colorful reef stone fish, Spanish dancers – calm sea- a great place to stay the night.

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Day 4

If the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Taka Toko Gili Lawalaut. Dive 2 is a fast drift with pelagics and manta at Lighthouse Reef or the Old Passage. Then Crystal Rock awesome soft corals and the chance for sharks, turtles, giant Maori wrasse, a ‘fish soup” dive with a high chance of eagle rays too! Then we cruise south for fascinating night dive at Pink Beach near the entrance to the Komodo National Park.

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Day 5

Start your day with an exciting visit to Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons! Then relax as we cruise 2 hours south to Horseshoe Bay Raja Island. Spectacular then relax as we cruise 2 hours south to Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island. Spectacular diving await at the world famous site Cannibal Rock – rare nudibrancs, frogfish, spectacular corals, sponges, ascidians, huge black coral bushes, turtles, cuttlefish, loads of reef fish too Watch dragons on the beach, monkey, deer, wild pigs along the shore, go beach combing….

Maybe even a chance to follow whales and dolphin feeding in the calm bay. We overnight at this peaceful place, night diving at one of the many fabulous spots.

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Day 6

The Three Sisters call us to Padar Island for sharks and nudibrancs, surgeon fish and devil Rays. Manta Alley or Takat Makasar follows for the chance for a manta aggregation – WOW! Batu Bolung aka “Current City” is the home for large Napolean Wrasse, turtles, blue fin trevally Or maybe a dive at Tatawa Kecil – we check out the currents first to make sure the dive will be cool for everyone on board! Then we say goodbye to Komodo National Park with a fabulous Night dive at Gili Banta with Coral Cat Shark or we cruise west enjoying a post dinner night dive along the way. Overnight we cruise to Satonda Island.

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Day 7

We enjoy two fantastic dives at Sumbawa Surprise – macro enthusiasts will be in 7th heaven then on to Moyo Islands for more chances for ghost pipe fish, ribbon eels, turtle, cuttlefish and more before we cruise overnight to Benoa in the south of Bali. Off gas as we cruise into the sunset with the crew rinsing and packing your equipment for you…paradise Mermaid Liveaboards style!

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Day 8

After breakfast we transfer you ashore at 8.30am to continue your vacation…or its time to head home to start planning your next Mermaid Liveaboards cruise!

Check-in on board MV Mermaid II between 13:00-15:00 hours in Benoa Harbour Bali. After the boat and safety briefing, we'll set up equipment and you can settle into your cabin. Dinner will be served at 19:00 hours as we cruise into the sunset on overnight journey to Moyo Island, North West Sumbawa.

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Day 2

Start your adventure with a great dive in the calm, clear waters of Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Massive elephant ear Massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers In their hundreds, frog fish, nudibrancs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna checking out what is for lunch ! Visit the local village then its lunch for us! Next is a great dive at Panjang Reef – are the pygmy seahorses here?

Then we cruise 2 hours to Satonda Island for a world class night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. After a great dive and dinner we cruise overnight to Sangeang Island, off the north coats of Sumbawa.

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Day 3

2 dives at Sangeang Island for rare nudibrancs, pygmy seahorse and underwater hot springs that support this very unique marine life Cruise to Gili Banta for exhilarating dives at Tanduk Rusa turtles, colorful reef stone fish, Spanish dancers – calm sea- a great place to stay the night.

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Day 4

If the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Taka Toko Gili Lawalaut. Dive 2 is a fast drift with pelagics and manta at Lighthouse Reef or the Old Passage. Then Crystal Rock awesome soft corals and the chance for sharks, turtles, giant Maori wrasse, a ‘fish soup” dive with a high chance of eagle rays too! Then we cruise south for fascinating night dive at Pink Beach near the entrance to the Komodo National Park.

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Day 5

Start your day with an exciting visit to Komodo National Park to walk with the dragons! Then relax as we cruise 2 hours south to Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island. Spectacular then relax as we cruise 2 hours south to Horseshoe Bay Rinja Island. Spectacular diving await at the world famous site Cannibal Rock – rare nudibrancs, frogfish, spectacular corals, sponges, ascidians, huge black coral bushes, turtles, cuttlefish, loads of reef fish too Watch dragons on the beach, monkey, deer, wild pigs along the shore, go beach combing.

Maybe even a chance to follow whales and dolphin feeding in the calm bay. We overnight at this peaceful place, night diving at one of the many fabulous spots.

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Day 6

The Three Sisters call us to Padar Island for sharks and nudibrancs, surgeon fish and devil Rays. Manta Alley or Takat Makasar follows for the chance for a manta aggregation – WOW! Batu Bolung aka “Current City” is the home for large Napolean Wrasse, turtles, blue fin trevally Or maybe a dive at Tatawa Kecil – we check out the currents first to make sure the dive will be cool for everyone on board! Then we travel further east in the Komodo national park and begin our journey to Maumere.

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Day 7

After arriving in the Maumere area we enjoy some of the amazing critter diving this area offers. Unique diving, interesting area with loads to offer all levels of divers.

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Day 8

After breakfast we transfer you ashore at 8.30am to continue your vacation…or its time to head home to start planning your next Mermaid Liveaboards cruise! With this itinerary we strongly recommend you allow a day for looking around Maumere area – this way you can maximize the number of dives and enjoy some of the great muck diving Maumere offers.

Perhaps if you would like to sightsee then contact to
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and we can recommend some sightseeing packages for this fascinating area rips starting in Maumere follow a similar itinerary however in reverse! Disembarking in Bali around 8:30am on the last day for transfer to your hotel or the airport.

Check-in on board MV Mermaid II anytime from early morning through to our departure time around 16:00 hours. If arriving early we can assist with some local sightseeing programmer's
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after the boat and safety briefing, we'll set up equipment and you can settle into your cabin. Dinner will be served at 19:00 hours as we cruise east to Palau Mas (Serbete)

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Days 2-6

The schedule for this region is not as “fixed” as we like to evaluate conditions and divers and what is hot at the moment. The phase of the moon and ensuing currents also factor highly in dive site selection. Lots or little experience, Mermaid Livebaoards will ensure we provide dives to suit all levels and ensure all have a brilliant dive holiday.

Flying tomorrow then sightseeing for you today! If extending your trip in the Maumere area then we will enjoy some of the great dives this area has to offer!

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Day 8

After breakfast we transfer you ashore at 8.30am to continue your vacation…or its time to head home to start planning your next Mermaid Liveaboards cruise

Maumere is only a short flight from Bali. There are a number of comfortable but simple resorts plus sightseeing opportunities such as the famous 3 Colour Lakes in the craters of Keli Mutu volcano. For more details on this contact our travel team to
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and we can recommend sightseeing packages for this fascinating area

Trips starting in Maumere follow a similar itinerary however in reverse! Disembarking in Bali around 8:30am on the last day for transfer to your hotel or the airport.

Check-in on board MV Mermaid I. As guest arrivals take place all through the day depending on flights you are welcome to board when you arrive and spend some time looking around Sorong, gearing up etc. Following the boat and safety briefing - its overnight to the Misool area. If all guests board early then 2 dives this day are available – if guests arrive same day/late afternoon then diving starts tomorrow !

It is almost impossible to put together a daily itinerary due to the magnificent diving everywhere we go. No trip is the same with so many different sites to visit and explore. If there is somewhere in particular you really have your heart set on please discuss with the Cruise Director who will do their utmost to get you there – conditions, ship and your safety allowing!

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Days 2-4

Misool area – with literally 100’s of dives around this magnificent area we will be in diver’s paradise for a few days. Soft corals, gorgonians-some of the pretties corals in the world – and the kingdom of the pygmy seahorse! Pinnacles with masses of fish. Blue water mangroves (crocs depending!) Islands we will thoroughly enjoy the Misool area including Sagof Islands, Wagma and Farondi islands; Wailbatan and Warakaret Island, Kalig, Pele Islands.

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Days 5-7

Fiabacet and Farondi Islands and after the 3rd dive of the day spend some time going around the lagoons in the dinghy for amazing sights and wildlife. Then we may head north to Waigeo Island. Perhaps we will spend the day around Batanta Island, a black sand environment-great muck diving ! The Mantas call us to Dampier Strait where they hang out at their cleaning stations.

But this place is also fabulous for macro diving with critters such as Pegasus, Pontohi Pgymy Seahorse, pipefish etc. And two dives at a small island called Arborek, with a lovely village and a jetty great for diving! The jetty pillars are covered in soft corals - a photographer’s delight and also good for macro such as signal gobies, nudibrancs and more Pohtohi’s etc. Dive around the island of Kawe a great place for schooling fish, and beautiful reefs covered in black coral bushes.

And dive Alyui Bay (or a full day around Alyui Bay). In Alyui Bay there is a pearl farm. We can tour the pearl farm and learn how they harvest the pearls, and the whole process of pearl farming. You can even buy pearls. Diving in Alyui bay is good for macro and wide angle. Walls covered in soft corals and sea fans with lots of nudies and pygmys. Also a great night dive in the jetty; Raja Epaulette Shark (walking sharks), wobbegongs, crocodilefish, toadfish and frogfish.

Dive around the island of Yanggefo - beautiful mangrove areas, stunning reefs covered in orange and pruple soft corals, and submerged reef with lots of schooling fish, and pygmies.The Strait of Dampier are also well known for the amount of schooling fish. There are several pinnacles with zillions of fish. Also the tips (capes) of several islands with again lots of schooling fish; schools of barracudas, school of big eye jacks, snappers, zillions of fusiliers and surgeonfish, etc,. And lots of wobbegongs.

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Day 8

2 dives in the Strait of Dampier. More of the same. Fish, fish, fish, glorious corals and all! Then back to Sorong we must go. The crew will take care of rinsing and packing your equipment during this 4-5 hour run.

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Day 9

After breakfast we transfer you ashore to continue your vacation…or its time to head home to start planning your next Mermaid Liveaboards cruise! With so many new itineraries and opportunities to choose from you will be back and back and back for more and most welcome on board Mermaid Liveaboards – Asia’s Premier Liveaboard Fleet!

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TOTAL DIVES

26-28

FEATURES

Dive Deck / Platform

Our spacious dive deck offers more than enough room for 16 divers to gear up at the same time. Four large wooden benches ensure plenty sitting opportunities for everyone. From the dive deck it is just a couple of steps to our spacious dive platform, from where you will jump into the deep blue sea.

Cabin

Each of our 10 a/c double cabins offers a wardrobe, a sink with mirror and a attached semi-private bath room.

Bathroom

Each of our 6 bath rooms is shared between two cabins and offers a hot-water shower and a western style toilet.

Restaurant

Our restaurant is located on the front of the main deck and accommodates up to 16 guests. Here you will experience the amazing variety of the Thai cuisine as well as European favorites.

Sun Deck

Our sun deck is located just in front of our salon and provides plenty of space for everyone to sit together and talk about all the new adventures & impressions you have experienced onboard.

Wheel House

The wheel house is the home of our captain, please respect his territory. He will still be happy if you drop by and watch him doing his important duty. Here you can also see all our high-tech navigation & communication system.

Bow

The front part of MV Mermaid II offers plenty of space for those willing to work on their tan or just want to hang around and enjoy the fascinating surroundings.

PRICES

NO FUEL SURCHARGE *Non-divers receive a 10% discount on all liveaboard trips*

National Park and Port Fees 2013 – Raja Ampat, or Biodiversity Special

Person

€ 150

National Park/Port and Port Fees 2013 – Raja Ampat, or Biodiversity Special

Person

€ 200

Nitrox – 32%

Per fill

€ 6

Nitrox Packages:

Mermaid II – Komodo

Package

€ 96

Mermaid II – Raja Ampat

Package

€ 120

Mermaid II – Biodiversity Special

Package

€ 230

DVD Burn

DVD

€ 10

Red and White Wine

Bottle

€ 20-€ 40

Beer

Can

€ 2

Soft Drinks/ Fruit Juices

Free

Electrolytes

Free

Mermaid T-shirts

€ 15

Mermaid Polos

€ 20

NOTE: All prices are applicable for 2013-2014 only. Mermaid Liveaboards retain the right to alter prices without prior notice and/or introduce any additional charges as is deemed necessary.US $/Euros are accepted on board at the boats exchange rate for that cruise. All cruise prices are commission able. All other prices are non commission able. Port and National Park Fees are subject to change depending on government regulation

Fuel Surcharges: We hate Fuel Surcharges as much as you do and will our utmost to avoid them. However if fuel prices rise more than 30% above current rates then we have no choice other than pass some of the increase along to you and we will take up some of the increase as well (based on Feb 2011 fuel prices)

MV MERMAID II ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PORTS

Cruise

Departure Port

Time

Arrival Port

Time

Bali - Komodo - Bali

Benoa Bali

13:00-15:00

Benoa Bali

08:00-08:30

Bali - Komodo - Maumere

Benoa Bali

13:00-15:00

Maumere Flores

08:00-08:30

Maumere-Komodo-Bali

Maumere Flores

12:00-14:00

Benoa Bali

08:00-08:30

Raja Ampat

Sorong Papua

12:00-18:00

Sorong Papua

08:00-08:30

Free Transfers
Transfers are included on departure and arrival days from Denpasar International airport (DPS), Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Benoa and Seminyak regions. These are the main tourist regions of Bali, and the free transfers will ensure hassle free transport to and from Mermaid I and Mermaid II.

Convenient Departure Location
We depart out of Benoa Harbour which is conveniently located in between Kuta and Sanur beach and only a quick 30 minute ride from the airport. No more 4 hour mini-bus rides to remote parts of the island!

Departures and arrivals
All cruise departure will be approximately 1600 hours and arrival time back will be 0900 hours giving a lot of time to catch a same day flight.

Trip Information :

Number of Dives/Site selection: 6day/7night itineraries allow for a minimum of 20 dives. Mermaid I's 8day/9 night schedule plans a minimum of 28 dives! Schedules are subject to weather conditions and security/safety issues. Dive site selection detailed in the published itinerary is subject to change by the Captain or Cruise Director without prior notice. There are numerous fantastic sites in Nusa Tengarra and Komodo and our objective is to take you to the best of the best ! Repeat guests – we’ll take you to some new sites or more of those you really love !

What diver certification level is needed for diving in Komodo? :
Everyone is welcome on board, no matter what level your certification. Dive groups and site selection will be chosen to meet your safety, comfort and diving ability – and is subject to the discretion of the Cruise Director. Our professional dive crew will take you on the easy route or to another site if you don’t like currents. If you are up for it, we’ll take you right into it for all the action the site offers ! You may wish to bring a reef hook for some dive sites.

Dive Guides and Diver Safety: Our experienced dive crew would be delighted to assist you. Divers are welcome to dive with their buddy on sites deemed suitable by the Cruise Director. All divers are required to dive with a dive computer – available for rent on board if you don’t have your own. Nitrox fills and courses are available on board to enhance your diving safety. Please allow 24 hours between last dive and flying. Guests are requested to show diving certification cards on checking in and are strongly recommended to have valid dive insurance (Padi, Dan or equivalent).

Departure and Arrival Times: Guests are required to arrive in Bali no later than 14:00 hours which will allow us to make our planned 16:00 departure from Benoa port. Final cruise departure time is subject to guest arrival times. Please liaise with Mermaid Liveaboards if your flight times cannot fit this schedule.

Transfers: Transfers from/to the airport or hotels in the south are free of charge. From destinations in central and northern Bali, there is a small charge. Please refer to the price list.

Guests arriving before 12 noon on departure day will be transferred to PT Indonesia Liveaboards at Sanur Beach where you can leave your luggage in safety till boarding transfer at 14:00 hours. After meeting the friendly crew at PT Indonesia Liveaboards you can relax on the beach, enjoy a massage,go sight seeing or shopping.

Water Temperature and Wetsuit recommendations:
The Flores Sea with its usually clear blue waters, great visibility has water temperatures of approx 26-28 degrees (northern dive locations) – a 3-5 mm shorty is okay with most guests comfortable with a 3-5mm long. The Sumba Sea (southern dive locations) has an average temperature of approx 22-24 degrees–the awesome diving let's you forget about the cooler waters ! Think about a 5mm long possibly adding a vest or renting a shorty to go over the top if you feel the cold. Hood, gloves and booties are strongly recommended for these cooler waters.
Equipment on board: Rental equipment is available on board. Our tanks are 12 litre steel or aluminium and we have a few 15 litre steel/aluminium tanks available. Tank valves are international and some DIN adapters are available on board. Any dive equipment failure or loss will require you to rent a replacement from Mermaid Liveaboards at our published rates. If Mermaid Liveaboard equipment is lost/damaged, full replacement cost will be charged at the discretion of the Cruise Director. Published equipment prices will be available on board.

Meals: Our Thai cook is excellent, preparing a variety of Thai, Indonesian and Western dishes…even Barbeques! Please advise any special meal requirements on the guest information form.

Currency: If possible, please pay all on board costs in Indonesian rupiah. We suggest you also have some rupiah for souvenir shopping in Komodo, massages, small items etc. Exchange rates vary. The airport’s rate is lower than the rate you find at most small currency exchanges. Bank rates are low and take a long time. US$ are accepted in the Komodo National Park but rupiah is preferred. There are several currency exchange services and ATM machines near PT Indonesia Liveaboards and at the airport and ATM’s at Benoa port.

Luggage and what should I bring: All luggage will be taken on board. If you have large bags you do not need on the trip, please arrange to leave at your hotel if possible.
I want to dive Bali as well: There is loads of excellent diving in and around Bali as well. Contact to
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for special Liveaboard + Bali diving/accommodation packages. Detail how many days/diving days you would like, what class accommodation and we can recommend a package to suit.